Black Bean Taco Salad Recipe - a lighter version of the classic taco salad. Packed with vegetables and black beans in place of chicken for protein. The dressing is simply irresistible!
You can use my Instant Pot Black Beans for this salad and serve it with Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
This post is sponsored by BUSH'S® Beans.
Bright and colorful summer salads are my favorite side dishes to make during the warm season. Especially, if they are on the healthy side yet still absolutely delicious.
Today I am partnering with BUSH'S® Beans to bring you this recipe for Black Bean Taco Salad. It is one of my favorite summer salads to make for picnics or backyard cookouts and my family loves it! It super easy to mix up thanks to the convenience of black beans in place of chicken. Sweet corn, red and orange mini peppers and red onion add a pop of color and a ton of flavor. Toss it all with the 3-ingredient dressing and enjoy!
DRESSING FOR TACO SALAD:
If you are like me and absolutely can't stand cilantro, you will LOVE the dressing I made for this salad. It has only 3 ingredients and perfect for this side dish. I simply blended sour cream, salsa and ground cumin. So good! It would be great as a topping for tacos as well! I also use it in my Dorito Taco Salad.
WHY BLACK BEANS?
I always have several cans of BUSH'S® Black Beans in my pantry. I've been adding them to almost every Mexican dish I make. They are perfect substitute for meat because they have 7 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, are cholesterol-free, gluten-free and low in fat. I love their creamy taste and texture.
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I hope you will enjoy my twist on the taco salad and make a big bowl for your next summer cookout. It is bound to disappear!
If making ahead, do not add the dressing until just before serving. Also, I recommend keeping the chopped onion separately and stir in before serving. It will prevent the onion flavor from overtaking the dish.
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Want more? Check out my new recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad! It's delicious!
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Black Bean Taco Salad
Ingredients
!for the salad:
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 15 oz can BUSH’S® Black Beans rinsed and drained well
- 1 15 oz can whole kernel sweet corn rinsed and drained well
- 3 mini sweet red and orange peppers chopped
- ½ medium red onion chopped
!for the dressing:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Place lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, peppers and onion in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently together.
- In a mini blender, combine sour cream, salsa and cumin. Blend until smooth. Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by BUSH'S® Beans. All opinions, text and images are 100% my own.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bush's Beans. The opinions and text are all mine.
Camilla says
I LOVE this salad. I've been making the very same one for over 25 years - ever since the recipe was published in our local paper. It was probably very ground-breaking at the time!
Colleen B says
This looks amazing! I will be making it for my 4th of July party. Do you think crushed up Doritos would go good in it? Thank you!
Anna says
Hi Colleen! Yes! The salad will be fantastic with Doritos. I actually have a Dorito Taco Salad recipe right here: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/dorito-taco-salad-recipe/ Enjoy!
Jenny says
I have been searching for healthy delicious recipes for summer nights. This one is perfect. Quick, simple, healthful and delish.
Nancy says
This looks amazing!! I am totally with you on the black beans. I add them to everything. They have such a mild flavor and add so much. My kids have stopped asking why...
Anna says
Thanks, Nancy!
Christy S. says
Hi Anna,
I made this wonderful salad for dinner last night. We loved it!! It's so tasty and easy to make. I'm going to make it again for Cinco de Mayo along with your Chili Queso Dip and one of your taco recipes. I haven't decided which one yet. We will be having a Crunchy Creamy Sweet Cinco de Mayo. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful recipes.
Danielle says
Loved this salad recipe - thank you for sharing! I am going to share the link to it in my Weekly Meal Plan on my blog next week! Thanks for the great recipes!!!
Anna says
I am so glad you love it! Thanks, Danielle!
Kimberly says
This is an incredible salad! However, when I was looking for a Taco Salad I did what you should never do and assumed it was for a meal and not a side dish. I am doubling it but that is 14 points (bites on my plan) for only 2 cups of salad.
Next time I will substitute avacado for corn and maybe greek yogurt for the sour cream as a couple have suggested.
GREAT flavor just need more of it 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for trying my recipe. I am so glad you love the salad! You can add cooked, diced chicken or cooked ground beef to make it a meal. I have another taco salad idea, check it out: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/dorito-taco-salad-recipe/
Linda Thornton says
Was that 3/4 cup correct for the cumin??
Anna says
Hi Linda! Not sure where you see it says 3/4 cup of cumin. The recipe states 3/4 teaspoon of ground cumin. Hope this helps!
Jacqueline Escobedo says
What kind of Salsa is being used?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
You can use any salsa you like. I used mild.
Kim says
I don't see the serving size? Does anyone know? Thank you
Andrea says
I am obsessed with this salad! My favorite lunch for the past few weeks!
Lori says
Love this salad! It's easy and perfect for my work lunch! Thank you!!
Mary says
Just made this today, yummy! This will be good all year long!
Jenn says
What if you do like cilantro...are there changes/additions you would recommend?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Nope, just enjoy it. 😀
dawn says
whats a serving size?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
About a cup.
Ashley says
This was so easy and seriously yummy!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yay! Thank you so much, Ashley!
Salad lover says
Do you rinse the black beans first?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yep!